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what causes a 'plinking' noise in the engine of a fuel injected car when accelerating.?

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Old 27 Jun 2010, 11:36 am   #1 (permalink)
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Default what causes a 'plinking' noise in the engine of a fuel injected car when accelerating.?
the noise is louder when the air condition is on.
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Old 27 Jun 2010, 11:39 am   #2 (permalink)
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Cheap gas!
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Old 27 Jun 2010, 11:45 am   #3 (permalink)
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Your car may need a tune-up.
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Old 27 Jun 2010, 11:46 am   #4 (permalink)
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I would scan the vehicles computer first just to make sure that everything is running to specs and if so fill it up with the next grade of gas.......
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hello. our little corolla accelerates like the blazes, BUT it can complain at times. take it easy on her, okay? Chris in LA
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Old 27 Jun 2010, 11:54 am   #6 (permalink)
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You might be low on oil.
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